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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 573.36 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 573.36 and 162.70 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 573.36 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/573.36 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 573.36 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 93,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.86/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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